Silica nanoparticles may make oral insulin possible by safely enhancing drug absorption through the intestinal wall in obese mice.

Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug release systems.

Mice were treated by 2.5% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for 7 days to established acute experimental colitis. Small intestinal tissues were collected at different time points in the process of ...

Discover the groundbreaking capsule endoscopy—a tiny, wireless camera encased in a transparent pill-sized capsule. This advanced medical device offers a non-invasive way to examine the small intestine ...

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In Limerick, Maine, a town has dug up a time capsule from 1975. Residents are now preparing to seal a time capsule until 2075. Florida driver was going 135 mph in fatal crash that split car in half, ...

The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition have been announced, showcasing some of the most stunning and detailed images of the microscopic world. From insects to ...

Background: Cavernous lymphangioma represents a common lesion of the lymphatic system, yet it is rarely encountered in the small intestine. The diagnosis of small intestinal cavernous lymphangioma ...

In patients with small intestinal Crohn’s disease (CD), there is a need for a simple, non-invasive test to reduce dependence on invasive procedures (eg, enteroscopy) and costly imaging (eg, MRI or CT ...